Artist Spotlight: Bibio

Artist Spotlight is an occasional look at one of our favorite artists. Music samples are used in an effort to further show how good the featured artist is. Any and all copyrighted material will be removed as soon as possible upon request.

This week I'm focusing on the musician Bibio. A friend of mine recently got me into him and ever since I've been hooked. Bibio has a very unique earthy feel to most of his music. He likes to record sounds from the field, meaning anywhere outside. He then incorporates this into his music along with other strange samples that go so well with the music. Bibio's new album Ambivalence Avenue sees Bibio going in a new direction. His past albums were more mellow and acoustic sounding. Ambivalence Avenue does have instances of this kind of sound, but he also throws in some synthesized-out dance grooves that work well to mix up the sound of the album.

I have featured a couple songs from two of his albums. His newer album, Ambivalence Avenue (2009), and also Hand Cranked (2006). Hope you enjoy!



Ambivalence Avenue - Ambivalence Avenue

Ambivalence Avenue - Haikuesque (When She Laughs)

Ambivalence Avenue - Cry! Baby!

Hand Cranked - Maroon Lagoon

Hand Cranked - Aberriw